Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G by Apple Computer
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Digital camera reviews of Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G
Digital camera Review: Great Motivation!!
Summary: 5 Stars
For the price you cant beat a product that will help get you out there running!!! And you dont have to buy nike shoes to use it! There are products available so that you can use this with any shoe!!Digital camera Review: Great Motivator!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was worried how difficult it would be for me to learn the in's and out's of this product (I'm not techno savy). To my surprise, it was so easy...pretty much PLUG THE THING IN!
I've never owned an iPod before so the whole experience was new to me, but within 30 minutes of opening the packaging (the 3rd generation Nano, Sports Kit and arm relay band) I was out running!
It is a real motivator for me to get out there and see how far, how fast and how many calories I can burn. I've only been saving my workouts on the Nano, but look foward to posting them on the website to chart my progress.
For some people the Nike+Sport kit might not give them enough information (heart rate, etc), but I'm in love! Thanks NIKE and iPod!
ALMOST ONE YEAR LATER!
Do not leave the sensor in/on your shoes if you wear them other than running. I had to purchase a new Nike+ after just 150 miles because I wore my running shoes most everyday of the week. When you are not running keep the sensor "still"...you use the battery whenever you even slightly move it. For example, you keep your running shoes in the car and every time you drive home on those bad city/country roads, guess what? That sensor is ON and running your battery down. FYI
Digital camera Review: Great Partner
Summary: 4 Stars
Excellent way to keep yourself motivated. It is so easy to update your runs to the nike.com website and see how you have progressed. As far as accuracy is concerned, it is fine. It may be a little off, but then again, it isn't a GPS device. If it was it would cost more than the $30 or whatever you paid for it. I don't wear Nike shoes and I suggest the Mareware Sportsuit.Apple 2 GB iPod Nano AAC/MP3 Player Silver (2nd Generation)MARWARE Nano (1G/2G) Wrist/Armband Protective Sportsuit Relay Sensor+ pouch for Nike + iPod Sport KitDigital camera Review: Great Product
Summary: 4 Stars
This has really helped me get back into running. I promise you that this will help get you pumped to run more. For only $30 you can turn your nano into a personal running assistant. The sensor is actually an accelerometer that you calibrate to your personal running stride. Of course you don't actually need to have a pair of special Nike shoes to make it work. You can purchase third party gear that will attach the sensor to the top of your shoes. I have been simply tucking it between the side of my shoe and the tongue, tying the shoe nice and snug like I normally would and the sensor seems to be pretty secure. It hasn't seem to have moved from its original location. The only down side of this product that I have seen thus far is that it seems to cheating me of a small portion of the actual miles I have run (approximately .05 miles per mile which I have checked while on a tread mill). I am not sure if what causes this. The device can be very sensitive to abrupt changes in your speed or hills that might alter your pace. Overall, I would highly recommend this product.Digital camera Review: Great Product!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Nike Ipod is a great tool for keeping you on track for running. I'm a biker as well as a runner and I never ride bike without my faithful cateye odometer keeping track of milage and speed. Naturally I was attracted to the idea of having a way to keep track of speed, milage and frequency of my runs.
I bought this expecting to find a complicated setup process but was surprised to find out it's actually very easy!
The best thing about this is that it's like having a companion to run with. I would like to suggest when using an ipod do this little trick I discovered on some of my mountain bike excursions. Get a set of sport headphones that have the wrap around ear things. Don't bother with the ipod earphones, they are fine in a seditary possition, but they tend to fall out when running. The sport earphones stay in your ears. In addition to this I suggest taking the cord of your earphones and instead of having them in the front of your chest, run the cord down that back of your shirt or jacket from your ears to ipod. This keeps the cord from dangling down in front of you and gives you the music you want with less annoyance.
Also one more thing, invest in the Nike Ipod Soundtrack. I have to say, I bought the "Original Nike Drive" music with The Chemical Brothers and it's fantastic. I think I have a bit of that "Clockwork Orange" mentality now, because I've been listening to the music for over a year now, only when I run and when I hear the first crash of sound from it I instinctively start running.
Other than that I suggest taking advantage of the great online community. Nike developed a "mini-me" concept that includes an animated charactor designed by you. One you sign on (Free) you can save the info as a screen saver and they were smart enough to put all your milage and last run info on the screen saver. They really thought of everything! Also the funny part about the Avitar is that he actually adjusts to your running habits. If you are running alot he is happy, jumping for joy happy. If you miss a few days running you'll find him board, playing paddleball, looking bummed out and playing video games saying things like "I sure could use a run etc..." It's actually fun and a great psycholocial reminder to get off the couch and run!
Highly recommended!